Hey guys,
Some time ago I was asking for some advices regarding violin recording. I want to start putting some violin in my tracks only when I finally understand how to achieve a good quality recording with this very tricky instrument. I still have trouble with finding the right position for the mic and the perfect place in the room,but still, I believe Im almost there.
So I would ask for your opinion regarding this small track I made.I wont put it on AJ for sale even if its an original,its just for soundcheck purposes. So, how does the violin sound and what advice would you give me?
Thanks a lot and best wishes for the New Year!
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For me best choice is SDC microphone (pencil type) about 40-50 cm above instrument. I use Neumann KM 140, but I had good results also with Octava and Rode microphones. Try to avoid cheap metallic sounding ones. Select a good room for recording, not concerete with lot of ambience nor too dry like vocal booth. Wooden rooms with some fabric/textile elements are the best.

Great piece JumaStudios! Lovely played as well
Furthermore, I agree with FXprosound’s post.
I have heard great things about the (modded) Octava mics, but sadly haven’t had any experience with them. The Rode mic’s are lovely bright, and could work for you in this case.
Good luck!

Do you work with Cubase, or with which DAW?
I bet you made the following mistake: You Inserted a reverb in you Violin channel. But this doesn’t sound good, because you have a (nice!!!!) violin recording which is smono. Now you insert a reverb and this HAS to be stereo, otherwise it sounds like a tin can…. you have to us e the sends to puit reverb on your tracks, because there you generate stereo returns and the reverb (same plugin but stereo) sounds wunderful !!